New Nexus 7: How to Root, Unlock Bootloader and Install Recovery

New Nexus 7 will run on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean once it comes out of box

Google recently unveiled it second generation Nexus branding 7in tablet, featuring a full HD display at 1920 x 1200 pixels at the company's press event. The New Nexus 7 with starting price at £199 will go on sale in the UK on 13 September.

The New Nexus 7 will run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out of box.

Prior to the market release, recognised XDA developer philos64 has shared a guide which serves multiple purposes such as unlocking bootloader, installing TWRP recovery and for root access. Head over to the development thread to learn more about the New Nexus 7 guide.

Those who wish to root their New Nexus 7 and install TWRP recovery may follow our step-by-step guide.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held responsible for any damage to the device. Users are also advised to ensure that their devices meet following requirements.

Pre-requisites

1) As unlocking the bootloader will erase the data of the device including internal storage, create a backup for all data.

5) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet to connect it with the computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option then check the USB Debugging Mode.]

6) Ensure that the New Nexus 7 has above 80% of battery charge.

7) The tutorial is compatible only with the New Nexus 7. Applying this to any other variant might brick the device.

Steps to unlock bootloader of New Nexus 7

Step-1: Open a Command Prompt window and type the following command to reboot the device into booltoader mode

adb reboot bootloader

Step-2: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable

Step-3: Type the following command to initiate the unlock process

fastboot oem unlock

Step-4: Users will now be prompted with a dialogue to confirm the process, go through it. Use the Volume buttons to highlight Yes and select it using the Power button

Step-5: The tablet will go back to the bootloader screen. Press Power button to select Start to reboot into the unlock device

Note: Those who wish to install TWRP and root the device further, do not reboot the device. Leave the device at the same screen.